How to carry out replacement: Strut Mount 1.8 i BMW Z3 Roadster
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
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Tools
Replacement: strut mount – BMW Z3 (E36). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Adjustable wrench
Tap wrench
Crow bar
Vice
Hydraulic transmission jack
Wheel chock
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Replacement: strut mount – BMW Z3 (E36). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the mounts of the right and left shock absorbers of the rear suspension.
  • Both mounts of the rear shock struts should be replaced simultaneously.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Press and hold the folding roof control switch. Hold the button pressed until you get access to the upper fasteners of the shock absorber.
    Step 2
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    Remove the shock strut mount caps. Use a crowbar.
  2. Step 3
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    Clean the fasteners of the shock absorber upper mount. Use WD-40 spray.
  3. Step 4
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    Loosen the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  5. Step 6
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  6. Step 7
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. BMW Z3 (E36)
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the wheel.
  8. Step 10
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    Support the arm. Use a hydraulic transmission jack.
  9. Step 11
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    Clean the shock absorber fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 12
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    Unscrew the lower fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #18. Use a tap wrench.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the upper fastener of the shock absorber. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW Z3 (E36). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injuries, hold the shock absorber when undoing the fastening bolts.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the shock absorber.
  14. Step 16
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    Grip the shock absorber in a vice.
  15. Step 17
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    Clean the shock absorber rod fastener. Use a wire brush.
  16. Step 18
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    Remove the shock absorber piston rod fastening. Use a combination spanner #17.
  17. Step 19
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    Release the vice and take out the shock absorber.
  18. Step 20
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    Remove the shock absorber mount, boot and bump stop.
    Replacement: strut mount – BMW Z3 (E36). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Examine the shock absorber dust cap and the bump stop. Replace them if necessary.
  19. Step 21
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    Install the new mount, boot, and bump stop on the shock absorber.
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